While Nevada-bound Arielle Wideman drew a technical foul in the fourth quarter for Bishop Amat, Serra kept its cool and answered the Lancers every time they closed the gap.

“These were things we absolutely work on,” Hadley said. “I think the girls are more mature this season, and they’re more willing to share in the joy of their teammates’ successes. It is a different team.”

Gammage transferred to Serra from St. Mary’s Academy over the summer along with senior forward Talia Rayford. She said Serra is starting to raise its game after subpar performances at the Inglewood and Redondo tournaments.

“There’s a lot more players here who can play than at St. Mary’s,” Gammage said. “There are a lot more players we can depend on. It’s a better environment and better coaches, and I just love it here.

“We have a mindset that we don’t want to lose any more games.”

Danielle Muepo also scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that banked in the first half.

Maybe it was a harbinger for Serra.

“I didn’t plan on banking it, but it went in, and I’ll take it,” Muepo said, laughing.

Junior guard Bria Richardson added 11 points, two assists and two steals for Serra despite a sore shoulder injury sustained in Tuesday’s win over St. Anthony.

Wideman led Bishop Amat with 15 points, and Leticia Galarza added 11 for the Lancers.

“I like that we kept our heads on straight in this game,” Muepo said. “I think we’re finding the pieces to our puzzle.”

Serra is ranked No. 1 in the CIF Southern Section Division V-AA poll and No. 1 in the Division IV state poll.

Serra will play St. Paul in a battle of Division V-AA’s top-ranked teams on Tuesday before a highly anticipated rematch with Bishop Montgomery on Thursday. Serra established itself by beating Bishop Montgomery, 77-69, on Jan. 12.

Serra is finally playing at full strength after injuries to Richardson (concussion) and Muepo (right heel) earlier this season.

“We’re gathering ourselves better and playing more as a team,” Richardson said. “Our transfers have definitely helped, but we’re more united and we’re getting better each game.”